1984 Opel Corsa vs. 1984 Plymouth Caravelle
To start off, both 1984 Opel Corsa and 1984 Plymouth Caravelle were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Plymouth Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1984 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Plymouth Caravelle weights approximately 400 kg more than 1984 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Plymouth Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Corsa | 1984 Plymouth Caravelle | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Corsa | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
